The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) is the best resource for New York State Nonprofits. NYCON works to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life in New York State. We provide a wide array of specialized technical assistance services, including legal and financial, to nonprofits of all kinds in a staff-based, multidisciplinary team model. NYCON also provides an array of group purchasing, insurance and employee benefits in the context of membership, helping to build a long-term, multi-layered service relationship with member nonprofits. Please note that membership does go by a calendar year, beginning in January and ending in December.

Why Join NYCON? In this day and age, the bottom line is that joining NYCON just makes good fiscal sense. The average nonprofit member pays only $120 in dues and can save significantly more than that by taking advantage of our group purchasing programs alone. NYCON and Council Services Plus (our insurance subsidiary) saved more than $1,000,000 in insurance premiums for our members last year alone.

Employee Benefits For Your StaffMany nonprofits are facing the challenge of being able to provide affordable, high-quality benefits packages. Through CS Plus, we are able to provide you with information, products and services to help you create a great package your nonprofit can afford.

Organizational Insurance and Risk Management AssistanceMany times nonprofits aren´t sure what they are required to have as far as insurance coverage. Do your funders require particular limits? Are you insured for that special event? Would you just like someone to talk to about your nonprofit's "risk" factors and appropriate insurance coverage. That´s all included in NYCON Membership.

Training, Education & ConferencesNYCON Training, Workshops and Events are one of the biggest benefits of membership according to a recent Survey. Members get deep discounts on attending, and are many times eligible for scholarships to conferences through our regional partnerships with foundations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, Oneonta, Syracuse and more.

Group Purchasing/Discount ProgramsOffice Supplies, Payroll, Conference Calling, Fundraising Software, Technology Help and more. Our special programs can help save you time, money or even help find you a board member.

Dues are paid on a calendar year basis.Organizations joining after September 1st receive the subsequent year for free!

If you have a question about the dues you are paying or the term, please contact our membership office so that we can work with you. For many benefits, including some insurance products, employee benefits, our free Lunch & Learn Series and many of our purchasing programs, you must maintain an active NYCON Membership to be eligible for the service or discount.

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NYCON develops and promotes an effective and vibrant charitable nonprofit community throughout New York State. We strengthen organizational capacity, act as an advocate and unifying voice, help to inform philanthropic giving, and conduct research and planning to demonstrate relevance and impact.